Poppy Seed Rolls

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 3/4-4 cups all-purpose flour
• butter, melted
• poppy seed

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. add the 1 teaspoon sugar, let stand for 5 minutes.
• 2 beat in milk, shortening, salt, egg and remaining sugar. add enough flour to form soft dough.
• 3 turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
• 4 place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.
• 5 punch dough down. divide into 18 portions, shape into balls. place in greased muffin cups.
• 6 cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. brush tops with butter; sprinkle with poppy seeds.
• 7 bake at 375 for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. remove from oven to wire racks.
• 8 (cooking time includes rising times).